Albion College is seeking a Chaplain. This is a part-time, 9.5 month (August – mid May) position. The Chaplain will enhance a comprehensive student development program within a residential campus consistent with the mission and goals of Albion College, Division of Student Affairs, Global Diversity Unit, and Office of the Chaplain.
Job Type: Part-time Salaried Administrative
Duration: 9.5 months
Job Description: responsibilities include to:
- provide thoughtful and pro-active leadership to develop a faith community,
- nurture students’ faith, spirituality, morality, and vocation in a holistic and inclusive student life experience,
- provide direction for student religious organizations,
- provide pastoral care and crisis prevention, intervention, and management,
- collaborate with the ministries of the United Methodist Church and other faith traditions
- perform general retention functions especially with at-risk and under-represented students.
Qualifications Include:
- An ordained Christian minister with significant post-seminary experience, a Master’s degree in Divinity, and experience in and appreciation of global, intercultural, and domestic diversity are required.
- Clinical Pastoral Education training is desirable.
- Possess a deep personal faith, be open to diverse beliefs, and be ecumenical and interfaith in both vision and attitude.
- Interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills and ability to communicate in a manner that reflects the best interests of Albion College.
- Ability to anticipate and prevent crises when possible and manage crises.
- Appreciation and support for liberal arts education and enthusiasm for teaching and learning that goes beyond the classroom.
Application Process:
Please submit a cover letter, resume and a minimum of three references via online application found at https://www.albion.edu/hr/online-employment-application and select Chaplain.
Please submit a cover letter, resume and a minimum of three references via online application found at https://www.albion.edu/hr/online-employment-application and select Chaplain.
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Please direct questions to [email protected].
Albion College is a private liberal arts college of approximately 1300 students. It is situated in a culturally diverse community in south-central Michigan within an hour’s drive of the University of Michigan, Michigan State University, and Western Michigan University. Albion is dedicated to the highest quality in undergraduate education and committed to diversity as a core institutional value. The College is committed to a policy of equal opportunity and non-discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age or disability, as protected by law, in all educational programs and activities, admission of students and conditions of employment. We are especially interested in candidates who will contribute to a campus climate that supports equality and diversity.
Visit our Web site at www.albion.edu
Last Updated on October 27, 2023